When a parent experiences an infection while breastfeeding, their body can pass biological stress signals to the newborn ...

The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. White and Native American infants, infant boys and ...

NEW YORK — Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data. There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, ...

Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists. Ingestion of botulinum ...

Self-instructional CPR kits are a proven method to provide parents with the knowledge and skills needed to resuscitate an infant in case of an emergency. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Women ...

“Infant car seats are designed to protect the littlest babies and keep them safe while traveling,” says Jessica D’Argenio Waller, a reporter for baby content at CR. “Babies aren’t just small adults, ...

As every parent knows, an infant's early life is a series of milestones, from logging every development to regular checkups with the pediatrician to monitor body length, head circumference, and weight ...

Millions of families across the country rely on powder, concentrated liquid, or ready-to-feed formula as the primary source of nutrition for their infants (babies up to 12 months of age). Therefore, ...

If you’re planning on taking your baby anywhere near the water, the first thing you’ll want to have on hand is a quality infant life jacket. “If an infant or child is going to be in, on, around or ...

Choosing a car seat is one of the first major decisions you’ll make as you prepare to welcome a baby into the world. It’s not one to take lightly as car seats save hundreds of lives each year, ...